Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

[Guest Marooned]

Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

Here's the specs:

 

Computer:

Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC

Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575

DirectX DirectX 10.0

Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41

 

Motherboard:

CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)

Motherboard Name Unknown

Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10

System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]

BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)

 

Display:

Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)

 

Multimedia:

Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio

Controller

 

Storage:

IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

Disk Drive IOI-CFC

Disk Drive IOI-MMC

Disk Drive IOI-MSC

Disk Drive IOI-SMC

Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)

Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)

Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,

DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x

DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

 

 

 

 

 

Network:

Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

VERSION ])??

Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

 

Peripherals:

Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer

Printer Send To OneNote 2007

Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver

USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller

USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller

USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

USB Device USB Human Interface Device

USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

 

DMI:

DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD

DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG

DMI System Manufacturer Gateway

DMI System Product FX7020

DMI System Version Unknow

DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]

DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS

DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM

DMI Motherboard Version 2.1

DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway

DMI Chassis Version Unknow

DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]

DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

 

What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Guest Malke]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

Marooned wrote:

> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

> Here's the specs:

 

(major snippage)

> Network:

> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

> VERSION ])??

> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

 

You should have researched driver availability first. There are no XP

drivers for this computer:

 

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?st=pn&param=1015005R

 

It is possible that you could put in a PCI network adapter and have it

work if all of your other hardware is OK. However, if you are having

other difficulties (USB issues, power issues, etc.) then the smartest

thing to do is restore your computer to factory condition and either

live with Vista or return the machine to the store and buy one running

the operating system you want (XP).

 

 

Malke

--

Elephant Boy Computers

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com

"Don't Panic!"

MS-MVP

[Guest DL]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

Did Gateway have any winxp chipset drivers & Lan on their site for this

mobo?

If not & unless you can identify the specific mobo, & it may be a gateway

specific one, you run the risk of having an unstable PC

If you can disable the onboard Lan in the bios you would be able to fit a

card

 

"Marooned" <Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid> wrote in message

news:Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid...

>

> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

> Here's the specs:

>

> Computer:

> Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC

> Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

> OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575

> DirectX DirectX 10.0

> Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41

>

> Motherboard:

> CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)

> Motherboard Name Unknown

> Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10

> System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)

>

> Display:

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

> Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)

>

> Multimedia:

> Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio

> Controller

>

> Storage:

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

> Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

> Disk Drive IOI-CFC

> Disk Drive IOI-MMC

> Disk Drive IOI-MSC

> Disk Drive IOI-SMC

> Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)

> Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)

> Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,

> DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x

> DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

>

>

>

>

>

> Network:

> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

> VERSION ])??

> Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

>

> Peripherals:

> Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer

> Printer Send To OneNote 2007

> Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver

> USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller

> USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller

> USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> USB Device USB Human Interface Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

>

> DMI:

> DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD

> DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG

> DMI System Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI System Product FX7020

> DMI System Version Unknow

> DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS

> DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM

> DMI Motherboard Version 2.1

> DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI Chassis Version Unknow

> DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

> DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

>

> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

>

[Guest Shenan Stanley]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

Marooned wrote:

> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've

> downgraded to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

<snipped>

> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with

> it does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

 

Research first - save yourself the trouble.

 

Having skipped that part - contact Gateway. They can tell you whether or

not they support that system with Windows XP on it.

 

Next time - a nice web link will save you time describing your computer

specs:

http://www.gateway.com/product_spec.php?product_recid=529667887

 

Here is the support provided by Gateway for your computer:

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1015005R/1015005Rnv.shtml

 

Here's the downloads they provide:

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?st=pn&param=1015005R

 

They only mention Windows Vista on all of their pages.

 

Search using Google!

http://www.google.com/

(How-to: http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/basics.html )

 

Unfortunately - a Google Search turns up nothing on getting this

particular model downgraded to Windows XP...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Gateway+FX7020+%22Windows+XP%22+drivers

 

Was there more than a 'didn't like the interface' or 'couldn't

understand where to go or how to do _____' reason to downgrade the

decently powered quad-core system with 3GB of memory?

 

Contact Gateway and/or figure out the actual manufacturer's of each

component in the system and download the drivers directly from each one of

their support web pages.

 

--

Shenan Stanley

MS-MVP

--

How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

[Guest Andy]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

Have you checked Device Manager to see what devices don't have

drivers?

Get the drivers directly from the manufacturers of the interfaces.

<http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_nf4_winxp32_8.26_11.09.html>

<http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false>

 

On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:45:58 -0600, Marooned

<Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid> wrote:

>

>Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

>to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

>Here's the specs:

>

>Computer:

>Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC

>Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

>OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575

>DirectX DirectX 10.0

>Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41

>

>Motherboard:

>CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)

>Motherboard Name Unknown

>Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10

>System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)

>

>Display:

>Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

>Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

>3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

>Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)

>

>Multimedia:

>Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio

>Controller

>

>Storage:

>IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

>IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

>IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

>Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

>Disk Drive IOI-CFC

>Disk Drive IOI-MMC

>Disk Drive IOI-MSC

>Disk Drive IOI-SMC

>Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)

>Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)

>Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,

>DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x

>DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

>SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

>

>

>

>

>

>Network:

>Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

>Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

>VERSION ])??

>Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

>

>Peripherals:

>Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer

>Printer Send To OneNote 2007

>Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

>Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver

>USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller

>USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller

>USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

>USB Device USB Human Interface Device

>USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

>USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

>

>DMI:

>DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD

>DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG

>DMI System Manufacturer Gateway

>DMI System Product FX7020

>DMI System Version Unknow

>DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS

>DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM

>DMI Motherboard Version 2.1

>DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway

>DMI Chassis Version Unknow

>DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]

>DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

>DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

>

>What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

>does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

>

>Thanks in advance.

>

[Guest Lord Turkey Cough]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

 

"Marooned" <Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid> wrote in message

news:Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid...

>

> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

> Here's the specs:

>

> Computer:

> Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC

> Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

> OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575

> DirectX DirectX 10.0

> Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41

>

> Motherboard:

> CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)

> Motherboard Name Unknown

> Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10

> System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)

>

> Display:

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

> Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)

>

> Multimedia:

> Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio

> Controller

>

> Storage:

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

> Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

> Disk Drive IOI-CFC

> Disk Drive IOI-MMC

> Disk Drive IOI-MSC

> Disk Drive IOI-SMC

> Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)

> Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)

> Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,

> DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x

> DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

>

>

>

>

>

> Network:

> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

> VERSION ])??

> Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

>

> Peripherals:

> Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer

> Printer Send To OneNote 2007

> Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver

> USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller

> USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller

> USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> USB Device USB Human Interface Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

>

> DMI:

> DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD

> DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG

> DMI System Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI System Product FX7020

> DMI System Version Unknow

> DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS

> DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM

> DMI Motherboard Version 2.1

> DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI Chassis Version Unknow

> DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

> DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

>

> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

>

> Thanks in advance.

 

I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.

>

>

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

> I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.

 

What a ridiculous statement.

 

"Lord Turkey Cough" <spamdump@invalid.com> wrote in message

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>

[Guest Lord Turkey Cough]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

What a ridiculous statement.

 

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:3B341E33-4E83-4312-8AB5-A0BCA7E92ED7@microsoft.com...

>> I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.

>

> What a ridiculous statement.

>

> "Lord Turkey Cough" <spamdump@invalid.com> wrote in message

> news:uSQqj.2793$v04.688@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...

>>

>

[Guest Bob I]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

Of course it isn't, you need RAM, hard drive, video, etc. too!

 

Lord Turkey Cough wrote:

> What a ridiculous statement.

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message

> news:3B341E33-4E83-4312-8AB5-A0BCA7E92ED7@microsoft.com...

>

>>>I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.

>>

>>What a ridiculous statement.

>>

>>"Lord Turkey Cough" <spamdump@invalid.com> wrote in message

>>news:uSQqj.2793$v04.688@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...

>>

>

>

[Guest natasha8384]

RE: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

That network adapter is "crappy" in terms of dying easily. Otherwise the

WinXP should work on FX7020 with no probs. I run the original OS (Vista Home

Premium) on the same computer you have and the thing (network adapter) died

on me completely the first day. Went to Best Buy and put Netgear GA311 inside

(I pulled out the "phone card" and replaced it with GA311) and no problems

since then.

 

"Marooned" wrote:

>

> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded

> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

> Here's the specs:

>

> Computer:

> Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC

> Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

> OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575

> DirectX DirectX 10.0

> Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41

>

> Motherboard:

> CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)

> Motherboard Name Unknown

> Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10

> System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)

>

> Display:

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)

> 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT

> Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)

>

> Multimedia:

> Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio

> Controller

>

> Storage:

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller

> IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

> Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator

> Disk Drive IOI-CFC

> Disk Drive IOI-MMC

> Disk Drive IOI-MSC

> Disk Drive IOI-SMC

> Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)

> Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)

> Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,

> DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x

> DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)

> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

>

>

>

>

>

> Network:

> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84

> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL

> VERSION ])??

> Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

>

> Peripherals:

> Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer

> Printer Send To OneNote 2007

> Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver

> USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller

> USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller

> USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)

> USB Device USB Human Interface Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

>

> DMI:

> DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD

> DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG

> DMI System Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI System Product FX7020

> DMI System Version Unknow

> DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS

> DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM

> DMI Motherboard Version 2.1

> DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway

> DMI Chassis Version Unknow

> DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]

> DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case

> DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0

>

> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it

> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

>

>

[Guest dh3790]

Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??

 

 

DL;526423 Wrote:

> Did Gateway have any winxp chipset drivers & Lan on their site for this

> mobo?

> If not & unless you can identify the specific mobo, & it may be a

> gateway

> specific one, you run the risk of having an unstable PC

> If you can disable the onboard Lan in the bios you would be able to fit

> a

> card

>

> "Marooned" <Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid> wrote in message

> news:Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid...

> >

> > Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've

> downgraded

> > to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.

> > Here's the specs:

> >

>

> >

> >

These are some pretty ignorant answers here. Just because Gateway

doesn't provide drivers (they dont want you to downgrade, why do you

think BestBuy no longer sells XP except through GeekSquad?) doesn't mean

they don't exist. Who here thinks Gateway, HP, Sony, ect. make their own

motherboards? They don't. In recent years HP have been using Asus

motherboards, and because I just got a Gateway GT5670 from someone who

wanted to get rid of Vista and go to XP I googled the motherboard number

"MCP61PM-GM" and instantly got results from Gateway and DFI. Makes me

think they run a ECS motherboard does it not? So because usually

computer manufacturers use a slightly customized version to fit their

needs you can usually find a motherboard with the same features and use

their drivers. Example I knew this computer had Nvidia graphics (on the

sticker on the computer and AMD, which was just obvious) I went to

Nvidia after I installed XP and did the "search for chipset" I knew it

was nforce because of Onboard video. It gave me 12.51 Nforce 520.

(Nvidia 520 Chipset) using onboard nvidia 6150. That took under 5

minutes. Next go to ECS and search for motherboards containing a Nforce

4 520 with onboard VGA. They did not make many so it was not hard to

find. Find a motherboard with the same features and try the drivers.

They worked. I'm done. I have done this a lot, even with laptops, but

obviously Desktops are the easiest. If you would like help with this

send me an email.

 

PS: I realize this is an old post but there are a lot of people out

there that need help with this kind of thing.

 

Also here is the link to the motherboard used in this computer:

'ECS Web Site' (http://tinyurl.com/63c79d)

 

Gateway Model: GT5670

Gateway Motherboard: MCP61PM-GM (Rev. 2.1)

ECS Listed MOBO: GeForce6100PM-M2(V2.0)

 

Info on MOBO MCP61 is general for nvid 6100